Summary:
White Cloud Public Schools has one elementary school, White Cloud Elementary School, which serves students from preschool through 5th grade. The school is located in a predominantly white, economically disadvantaged area, with 83.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
White Cloud Elementary School's academic performance is generally below state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies trailing Michigan's statewide figures. The school's 3rd and 5th-grade students, in particular, struggle, with only 23.5% and 18.2% proficient in ELA, respectively, and 21.4% and 23.4% proficient in Math. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's challenges, it spends a relatively high amount per student ($13,687) and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.2 to 1. However, the effectiveness of these resources in supporting student success is unclear. Overall, White Cloud Public Schools and White Cloud Elementary School face significant hurdles in improving academic outcomes and addressing the needs of their economically disadvantaged student population.
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